A Handbook Of Northern France Classic Reprint

Excerpt from A Handbook of Northern France If they had had to designate an American author for this Handbook, their choice would certainly have fallen on Professor Davis. His work in preparing the book is a service for which the United States and France should be equally grateful to him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Paris and Northern France: Handbook for Travellers Streets, Squares, Railway Stations. The streets and squares are those in which numerous houses have been destroyed or seriously damaged, the stations those which have been demolished by the bombardment, or totally or partially burned down. On the N. Bank: Stations of Auteuil, Passy, and the Porte de Maillot, Avenue de la Grande Armée, Place de la Concorde, Rue Ro yale, Rue St. Honoré, Rue de Rivoli, Place de la Bastille, Station de Lyon, Station de Vincennes, Rue de la Ro quette, Boulevart Voltaire (formerly du Prince Eugene), Chateau d'eau, Boulevart St. Martin. On the S. Bank: Rue du Bac, Rue de Lille, Rue Vavin. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Northern France From Belgium and the English Channel to the Loire, Excluding Paris and Its Environs: Handbook for Travellers Like the Editor's other Handbooks, it is based on personal acquaintance with the country described, a great part of which has been repeatedly explored with the view of assuring accuracy and freshness of information. The Editor begs to tender his grateful acknowledgments to travellers who have sent him information for the benefit of the Handbook, and hopes they will continue to favour him with such communi cations, especially when the result of their own experience. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Cathedrals of Northern France AN attempt to enumerate the architectural monuments Of France is not possible without due consideration being given to the topo graphical divisions of the country, which, so far as the early population and the expression of their arts and customs. Is concerned, natu rally divides itself into two grand divisions of in uences, widely dissimilar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Excerpt from Clothe Belgium and Northern France The American Ambassadors in London, Paris and Berlin; the American Ministers in Brussels and at The Hague; the Spanish Ambassador in London; the Spanish Minister in Brussels; and the Netherlands Minister to Belgium, at Le Havre. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from North-Western France: Normandy and Brittany For this route see North Eastern France, ch. ii., as far as 32 k. Pontoise inclusive. 42 k. Ws-Marines. 51/2 k. S. is Marines, with the chateau of Chancellor Sillery, and the remains of a monastery of Oratorians, which he founded here in 1618. 5 k. (omnibus) is Vigny, with its fine gothic chateau: see ch. ii. 50 k. Chars, with a church chiefly xiv. c. Here the line to Magny (see ch. ii.) branches off on 1. The line passes (r.) the fine xi. and xii. c. church of Villetertre. 57 k. Liancourt-S.-Pierre, on the Roman road called Chaussee Brunehaut, has a church with tower of xii. c, nave and S. transept xiii. c, choir and N. transept xvi. c. 63 k. Chauniont en-Vexin has some remains of an xi. c. castle. The church (xv. and xvi. c.)has a rich portal and flamboyant galleries. In the principal street is a good timber xvi. c. house. 5 k. W. is Chambors, with an old chateau turned into a farm and a church of 1532. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Excerpt from North-Eastern France If he recollects that there is no unpunctuality of trains in France as in England. French trains are always punctual to a moment. If he remembers that, when he is at a place for one night only, it is unnecessary to remove his luggage from the station, should a hand-bag be sufficient. The luggage ticket must be kept and presented to be re newed upon leaving. If a traveller stays more than one night at a place, as each piece of luggage is charged 10 c. A day at the consigne, it is better to take it to the hotel. If he remembers that the railway companies only undertake to refund 4 for the most valuable box lost on the railway; and that on that account it may be better never unnecessarily to leave a valuable box in their charge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Northern Italy, Including Leghorn, Florence, Ravenna and Routes Through France, Switzerland, and Austria: Handbook for Travellers The whole work is founded on the Editor's personal acquaint ance with the places described, most of which he has repeatedly and carefully explored. As, however, changes are constantly taking place, he will highly appreciate any communications with which travellers may kindly favour him, if the result of their own observa tion. The information already received from correspondents, which be gratefully acknowledges, has in many cases proved most ser viceable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.